Specimen Storage, Serum (Sendout)

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General Information

Lab Name
Specimen Storage, Serum (Sendout)
Lab Code
RPSS
Epic Name
Process Store Serum (Sendout)
External Test Id
3085-00
Description

Indications: Solid Organ Transplant

Test Information: Sample processing and serum storage at Bloodworks Northwest HLA Lab for solid organ transplants.

Ordering Note: This test is for serum storage only. For lymphocyte/cell storage, refer to Specimen Storage, Lymphocytes (Sendout) [RPSC].

Forms & Requisitions
Synonyms
3085-00, Specimen Processing/Storage (Serum)
Components
Code Name
RPSSC Specimen Storage, Serum, Comment

Interpretation

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

10 mL in RED TOP tube

Forms & Requisitions
Handling Instructions

Outside Laboratories:

  • Store and transport whole blood at ambient temperature (serum from a red top tube is also accepted for this test). Samples must be received by Bloodworks Northwest within 10 days of collection (allow for transit time from UW-MT to Bloodworks).
  • A completed Bloodworks Northwest Immunogenetics/HLA Requisition must accompany all orders. In the Billing section, indicate "Bill to UWMC DLMP."

Stability: Ambient: 10 days.

Quantity
Requested: 10 mL whole blood in red top tube
Minimum: 7 mL whole blood in red top tube

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Store and transport whole blood samples at ambient temperature.

  • Send sample(s) with a copy of the Bloodworks Northwest HLA Requisition or the EPIC requisition (must clearly indicate the Bloodworks NW test to be performed).
  • Package sample(s) with the associated requisition in a biohazard bag (one patient per bag).
    • Orders received with multiple patient samples/requisitions in the same biohazard bag will be rejected by Bloodworks NW.
  • Send routine samples via scheduled UW DLMP Courier or Delivery Express shipments.
  • UW-MT: Samples are sent by SPS/Cross Hospital.
  • HMC: Store samples in the room temp "H2PSBC" storage bin while awaiting shipment. Samples are sent by HMC Sendouts.

Stability: Ambient: 10 days.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Sendouts(SO)
Frequency
Samples processed Monday through Friday.
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
Sendout Bloodworks Northwest Immunogenetics/HLA Laboratory
206-689-6580

921 Terry Ave
6th Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Other Locations/Notes

Bloodworks Northwest HLA Immunogenetics Lab:

  • Phone: (206) 689-6580
  • Fax: (206) 689-6582
  • Laboratory staffed for questions: Monday through Friday, 07:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
  • After-Hours, Holidays, Weekends: Contact the Lead Technical Coordinator at (206) 817-7730.

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
00000